New York - Backgroud - Overview

The best place for information is the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau at 810 Seventh Ave at 53rd Street (MonFri 8.30am6pm, weekends and holidays 9am5pm, or call one of their counselors at 212/484-1222, www.nycvisit.com ). ... more

Since the number of books about or set in New York is so vast, what follows is necessarily selective use it as a launchpad for further sleuthing. ... more

The Reservoir divides Central Park in two. The larger and more familiar southern park holds most of the attractions (and people), ... more

Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, set into Central Park. TuesThurs & Sun 9.30am5.15pm, Fri & Sat 9.30am8.45pm; suggested donation $10, ... more

There are roughly 500 art galleries in the city, and even if you have no intention of buying, many of these galleries are well worth seeing. ... more